Where Fiction and Reality Meet
We're so pleased to have author Hailey Turner joining us today on the tour for her upcoming new release, A Ferry of Bones & Gold, book one on the Spellbound series (word of advice: run, don't walk, to grab this one!). We have an exclusive excerpt from the book to share with you today, so... Continue Reading →
Hi, everyone, welcome to a quick preview of what we have coming up for you in the week ahead! We've got an outstanding guest lineup this week, including an exclusive cover reveal, some great posts and interviews coming up for you as well as some giveaways and, of course, plenty of reviews too, so stay... Continue Reading →
Cheers, friends, and welcome to a recap of all the active giveaways we hosted at The Novel Approach over the course of the past week. We had some great goodies up for grabs, so be sure to check out what's still open for entries, but hurry, some of these giveaways may be expiring soon! TA... Continue Reading →
Title: The Wolf at the Door Series: Big Bad Wolf: Book One Author: Charlie Adhara Publisher: Carina Press Length: 275 Pages Category: Paranormal, Mystery At a Glance: I’m so excited for more in this series, and from this author in general. The Wolf at the Door is a unique mystery, packed with humor, romance, and... Continue Reading →
Title: We Have a Decision Series: Mrs. Shaw's Club: Book Two Author: Steph Marie Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 231 Pages Category: Contemporary, Teen Fiction At a Glance: The characterizations in this novel are not explored much beyond the surface level, but the story is sweet and heartwarming, and its messages are delivered loud and clear.... Continue Reading →
Title: Wheels Up Series: Out of Uniform: Book Four Author: Annabeth Albert Narrator: Greg Boudreaux Publisher: Harlequin Audio Run Time: 8 hours and 27 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The longing, frustration and intensity are wonderfully conveyed by Greg Boudreaux/Tremblay. Boudreaux does a great job with the accents, the emotions and, as usual, makes... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author A.E. Via to TNA today on the tour for her latest release, Promises: The Next Generation, book five in the Bounty Hunters series! Thank you so much, Lisa, for hosting me again. I’m so glad to be back with my Promises series and a new installment after being gone... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Natasha Washington joining us today on the tour for her Contemporary New Adult novel, Calling Calling Calling Me. Natasha is chatting with us about the story's setting today, and there's also a giveaway, so be sure to check out the Rafflecopter widget for entry details. Welcome, Natasha! Writing about... Continue Reading →
Title: Reckless Behavior Series: Bad Behavior: Book Three Authors: L.A. Witt and Cari Z. Narrator: Michael Ferraiuolo Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 7 hours and 19 minutes Category: Contemporary, Suspense/Thriller At a Glance: Witt and Z have written an enjoyable series, with two main characters I have come to adore, in large part due to... Continue Reading →
Title: The Campbell Curse Series: DS Billings Victorian Mysteries: Book Three Author: Olivier Bosman Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 135 Pages Category: Historical Mystery At a Glance: The Campbell Curse is absolutely entertaining and a page turner, an excellent addition to the series, and I’m looking forward to the next installment! Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: The... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Geoffrey Knight dropping by today on the tour for his latest release, The Billionaire's Wedding, the sequel to The Billionaire's Boyfriend. Geoff is here to share some great news with us today, and there's also a giveaway, so be sure to check out those details below. Welcome, Geoff! We’re... Continue Reading →
Welcome to the Exclusive Cover Reveal of author SE Jakes' Running Blind, a Havoc Novel, coming September 24, 2018! About the Book An ATF agent who lives for danger finds what he craves from an outlaw biker. It’s impossible for a one-percenter motorcycle club member to simply walk away—and no one knows that better than... Continue Reading →
Title: Five Dares Author: Eli Easton Narrator: Tristan Josiah Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 6 hours and 19 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This wasn’t one of my favorite Easton works, but I know that I enjoyed it much more for Tristan Josiah’s narration than I would if I had been reading it. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: The Blueprint Author: S.E. Harmon Narrators: Alexander Cendese and Sean Crisden Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 8 hours and 24 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Be prepared to overlook some of the flaws and enjoy the pairing of Cendese and Crisden; their narration saves the book. Reviewed By: Mike Blurb: Kelly Cannon is satisfied... Continue Reading →
Title: Love at First Hate Series: A Porthkennack Novel Author: JL Merrow Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 325 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I’ve read a few of the Porthkennack stories, and they are all entertaining. This is a great addition to Jory and Mal’s One Under” and Devan and Kyle’s Wake Up Call. JL... Continue Reading →
Lisa: We’re so pleased to have author Michael Bailey stopping by today on the tour for his latest release, Looking Forward. Welcome, Michael! Let’s start with a book question: what’s your favorite scene in the book, and what makes it a fave? Michael: There’s a scene toward the end of Looking Forward that I absolutely... Continue Reading →
Welcome to the Exclusive Cover Reveal of author Kelly Jensen's Renewing Forever, book two in the This Time Forever series, releasing November 12, 2018 About the Book Frankie and Tommy once dreamed of traveling the world together. But when seventeen-year-old Frank kissed Tom, their plans ended with a punch to the jaw and Frank leaving... Continue Reading →
Title: Eidolon Author: E.S. Yu Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 305 Pages Category: Sci-Fi/Fantasy At a Glance: Despite the dramatic shift in the focus of the story at about the halfway point, I found myself enthralled by this well written spec fic. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: When Cyrex Corp, one of the foremost bioaugmentation companies in... Continue Reading →
Title: Things that Go Bump in the Night Author: BA Tortuga Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 340 Pages Category: Paranormal, Anthology At a Glance: Overall, these were good stories, some better than others, and something nice to read when you didn’t have a lot of time for a full-length book. Reviewed By: Kel Blurb: This collection... Continue Reading →
Lisa: We’re so pleased to welcome author Lynn Michaels to TNA today on the tour for her latest release, Time for Love. Thanks so much for dropping by today, Lynn! Let’s start the interview with a question about the book itself: what’s your favorite scene in the book, and what makes it a fave? Lynn:... Continue Reading →
Title: The Truth of Yesterday Series: A Killian Kendall Mystery: Book Four Author: Josh Aterovis Publisher: MLR Press Length: 498 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Once again, I really liked the double-plotted mystery in The Truth of Yesterday> and how they connected. In Killian Kendall, Josh Aterovis has created a character who at times... Continue Reading →
Title: The 7th of Victorica Series: Gadgets and Shadows: Book Two Author: Beau Schemery Publisher: Harmony Ink Press Length: 350 Pages Category: Steampunk, Teen Fiction At a Glance: The 7th of Victorica reads like the opening salvo for something much greater and more supernaturally sinister on the horizon. Despite a few rough patches, it ultimately... Continue Reading →
Title: When Heaven Strikes Author: F.E. Feeley Jr Narrator: Vance Bastian Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 6 hours and 4 minutes Category: Literary Fiction At a Glance: Bastian does well with this emotionally complex and enjoyable work of fiction that succeeds in illuminating and exploring the multifaceted emotional landscape of the human condition and the influence... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author JL Merrow dropping in today on the tour for her new release, Love at First Hate, a brand new addition to the Porthkennack -verse. JL is chatting about names today and has also brought along a giveaway to share with all of you, so be sure to check out... Continue Reading →
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